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Sarah Boone— Case Archive

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Publix

In his opening statement, Owens described Boone and Torres buying wine at Publix around noon on February 23, 2020, followed by a later purchase by Torres alone, and previewed store videos and receipts. Koepsell testified that she went to Publix and obtained surveillance video showing them there. In closing, Cacciatore cited the Publix surveillance as part of the State's argument that Boone was intoxicated.

Orange County Courthouse

Jury panels were welcomed to Courtrooms 12A and 23A of the Orange County Courthouse. The court directed jurors to return to Courtroom 12A for opening statements and after a lunch recess.

Orange County Jail

Defense counsel James Owens said Dr. Tonia Werner assessed Sarah Boone at Orange County Jail and disputed the prosecution's characterization of that unrecorded assessment. The State challenged the relevance of Boone's jail medical records, including intake screenings and later treatment records. After adjudicating Boone guilty, the court remanded her to the jail pending sentencing on December 2 at 1:30 p.m.

4748 Frantz Court, Apartment 3

Melissa Roughgarden testified that she responded to 4748 Frantz Court, Apartment 3, on February 24, 2020, documented the scene and collected wine bottles, Publix receipts and a baseball bat. In a 911 recording played to the jury, a caller identifying herself as Sarah gave the same address and alleged that Jorge Torres had beaten her.

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Orange CountyThe court read an Information alleging that Sarah Boone killed Jorge Torres in Orange County on or about February 23, 2020, emphasizing that the charge was not evidence. County residency was checked during jury selection, including a prospective juror who had moved to Seminole County but remained registered to vote in Orange County. Joan Williams testified that Orange County routinely records 911 calls and keeps records made at or near the time of each call.

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MiamiDuring Day 1 jury selection, one prospective juror described a business trip to Miami, while another said his uncle's work there would leave him responsible for transporting his grandmother to appointments. On Day 8, Michael Brannon confirmed that he had driven from Miami to Orlando for his testimony.

OrlandoSarah Boone testified that she moved from Atlanta to Orlando with her family at age 3 or 4 and was raised there. Juan Torres said one sister and three brothers were in Orlando, while Abraham Moreno described his later connection with Jorge Torres there as an acquaintance rather than a friendship. James Owens described coming to Orlando with the defense team, and Michael Brannon confirmed driving there from Miami.

Bay CountyJulie Harper testified in a separate death penalty case in Bay County. Counsel discussed that commitment when coordinating her availability to testify in Boone's trial.

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FloridaSarah Boone testified that her family moved from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, when she was three or four years old. During jury selection, Jay discussed an anticipated instruction that voluntary intoxication is not a defense in Florida. In closing argument, Owens characterized the case as involving justifiable use of force under Florida law.

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Gainesville, FloridaDuring jury selection, the State listed Brian Boone and Dr. Tonia Werner as being of Gainesville, Florida. Werner later testified that she was employed at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare in Gainesville.

Orlando, FloridaDuring jury selection, the State listed potential witnesses Devin Jamro and Juan Torres as being from Orlando, Florida. Junella Uadan testified that she worked for the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando.

PhiladelphiaIn recorded statements played for the jury, Sarah Boone said Jorge Torres grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Massachusetts. She also described earlier problems with marijuana and alcohol in Philadelphia.

Winter Park, FloridaVincent Battaglia testified that he lived at the Tealwood Apartments in Winter Park, Florida, in February 2020. During jury selection, the State also identified potential witness Brandon Moats as being of Winter Park.

Altamonte Springs, FloridaDuring jury selection, the State identified Melissa Sexton as a potential witness from Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Bloomfield, New JerseyDuring jury selection, the State identified Vincent Battaglia as a potential witness from Bloomfield, New Jersey.

New JerseyVincent Battaglia testified that he lived in New Jersey. His residence there and plane ticket were cited before the defense withdrew its recall request and the court released him. During jury selection, New Jersey also arose as a prospective juror's travel destination and the setting of another prospective juror's earlier experience discussed during criminal-justice background questioning.

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Oviedo, FloridaDuring jury selection, the State identified Abraham Moreno as a potential witness from Oviedo, Florida.

TampaSara Zydowicz testified that she completed her forensic pathology fellowship in Tampa and worked there for one year. During jury selection, a prospective juror also mentioned knowing someone who worked at a courthouse in Tampa.

Tealwood Parke ApartmentsSarah Boone was interviewed in an unmarked vehicle outside her residence at Tealwood Parke Apartments in Winter Park on February 24, 2020. She described drinking wine, doing art and puzzles, and then playing hide-and-seek with Jorge. Abraham Moreno testified that he worked at the complex as a maintenance supervisor and resumed contact with Jorge Torres after beginning work there.

Business4 mentions

12 alphaThe court planned to hold jury selection in 12 alpha on Day 3 after the panel decreased to 53 prospective jurors, with additional chairs brought into the courtroom. On Day 9, jurors were instructed to return there at 9 a.m. the next morning.

Courthouse3 mentions

4748 Frantz Lane, Apartment No. 3John Martinez testified that he was dispatched to the apartment and observed Torres lying on his back in the dining nook. In a recorded interview conducted in a vehicle outside on February 24, 2020, Boone described drinking wine, doing art and puzzles, and playing hide-and-seek with Jorge at her residence. Jessica Ramirez Delgado testified that she went to the address on July 25, 2018, as backup for a reported domestic call involving a male kicking a female in the face.

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Ace HardwareIn a recorded statement, Sarah Boone described a store formerly affiliated with Ace Hardware as a workplace Jorge Torres enjoyed, while discussing employment and financial stress. A prospective juror also identified Ace Hardware as his employer.

Business3 mentions

Aspire HealthTonia Werner testified that she reviewed medical records from Aspire Health when considering her opinions. The defense also listed Aspire Health records custodians among potential witnesses during jury selection.

Business3 mentions

jailTonia Werner evaluated Sarah Boone at the jail. During a hearing concerning disclosure of Werner's opinions, the court read back her statement that Boone had not provided enough information to diagnose PTSD at that evaluation; Werner also testified that she discussed an opinion with the state attorney while leaving the jail afterward.

MassachusettsJuan Torres testified that his family had lived in Massachusetts before settling in Central Florida. A recorded statement also described Jorge Torres as having lived in Massachusetts after Philadelphia.

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New York CityDuring jury selection, a prospective juror named New York City as part of planned travel involving work and her mother's estate. Others described being mugged there and a brother's arrest in the Bronx before his wedding.

Okaloosa CountyDr. Julie Harper testified that she lived in Okaloosa County in Florida's Panhandle, and Mr. Owens referred to that background during the defense closing.

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Orange County, FloridaIn the State's opening, Mr. Jay described a February 23, 2020, video recorded in Orange County showing Jorge Torres zipped inside a suitcase; the court instructed that opening statements were not evidence. Sarah Boone later testified that she had lived in the county since childhood.

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Osceola CountyForensic pathologist Sara Zydowicz testified that her work for Orange County also covered Osceola County. During jury selection, a prospective juror described a 2009 arrest in Osceola County and said he had been represented by an attorney and treated fairly.

Unknown3 mentions

ValenciaDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said they were taking one organic chemistry course at Valencia that semester and considered civic duty a priority.

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Winter ParkSarah Boone testified that her marital home was in Winter Park. A recorded interview presented to the jury identified a vehicle outside her Tealwood Parke apartment in Winter Park as the setting for questioning on February 24, 2020, during which she described drinking wine, painting and doing puzzles with Jorge Torres at the residence the previous day.

12th floorDuring an afternoon break on Day 2, the court instructed prospective jurors to remain on the 12th floor and not discuss or research the case.

Courthouse2 mentions

4748 Frantz CourtChelsey Koepsell testified that she and Detective Scott Lowen responded to the scene, tentatively confirming its address as 4748 Frantz Court. In closing argument, the prosecution asserted that Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres entered that address on February 23, 2020, but only Boone left alive.

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4748 Frantz Court, Apartment No. 3Junella Uadan identified 4748 Frantz Court, Apartment No. 3, as the scene where she collected a phone with a pink case that she later examined. Sarah Boone testified that the apartment was her first place of her own.

Evidence Recovery Site2 mentions

Advent HealthTonia Werner named Advent Health as a source of medical records she reviewed in forming her opinions.

Business2 mentions

AdventHealth Winter ParkThe State requested a Richardson hearing after the defense provided 119 JPEGs identified as Sarah Boone's AdventHealth Winter Park treatment records, following an earlier set of 81 pages reviewed without objection. The court directed the defense to provide an edited version limited to anxiety-related matters.

Business2 mentions

ChicagoDuring jury-selection hardship screening, a prospective juror described a planned trip to Chicago from October 24 to October 26 for business and pleasure.

Cleveland, OhioA prospective juror described a planned four-day business trip to Cleveland, Ohio, during hardship screening. Sara Zydowicz also testified that she completed a one-year rotating clinical internship there.

Courtroom 12 alpha of the Orange County CourthouseOn Day 2, prospective jurors were sworn and introduced to court personnel in Courtroom 12 alpha of the Orange County Courthouse.

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Courtroom 23ACourt sessions resumed after lunch in Courtroom 23A on Day 3 and Day 4. On Day 3, the court announced that jury selection would continue there.

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courtyardA juror said she saw a gathering in the courtyard while returning from lunch and that a deputy described it as someone speaking about domestic violence. The court and counsel questioned her individually about her observations and impartiality.

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Full Sail UniversityVincent Battaglia testified that he was enrolled at Full Sail University while living at Tealwood Apartments in February 2020. During jury selection, a prospective juror also identified it as the school where he had just begun studying full time.

Unknown2 mentions

GainesvilleDuring argument about Brian Boone's potential bias, James Owens said Brian had reopened the family case to move the child to Gainesville and that the move had occurred.

GeorgiaA prospective juror said he had recently moved from Georgia, closed on his Georgia property in June, and previously served there as a grand juror for eight weeks.

Travel Location2 mentions

GoodwillIn rebuttal closing argument, William R. Jay questioned Boone's account that the suitcase had been downstairs for a week awaiting donation, mentioning Goodwill as a possible destination.

Business2 mentions

JacksonvilleDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said he planned to travel to Jacksonville for the funeral of his wife's sister, leaving Thursday morning and probably returning Monday.

Jury ServicesThe court directed an excused prospective juror to Jury Services on the first floor for parking validation and additional instructions.

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KosovoDuring jury selection, one prospective juror reported being beaten by police in Kosovo, prompting discussion of suitability for a trial involving police testimony. Another reported that her brother had been arrested there.

Unknown2 mentions

MichiganDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said his previous criminal jury service involved a breaking-and-entering case in Michigan.

Travel Location2 mentions

MiltonIn closing argument, James Owens identified Milton as his hometown and that of other members of the defense team, describing it as a small town in Santa Rosa County near Pensacola. He also said he had been in Milton when an earlier evidence viewing took place.

New OrleansDuring jury selection, one prospective juror described a planned business conference in New Orleans, while another said he was from the city when recounting a law-enforcement encounter.

Orlando areaJames Owens described Pearl Walker as living in the Orlando area while requesting that she testify by Zoom because of health concerns and family losses.

Orlando International AirportThe court used hypothetical trips through Orlando International Airport to question prospective jurors about uncertain answers concerning their ability to serve.

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PennsylvaniaJames Owens mentioned Pennsylvania while discussing Jorge Torres's prior record and clarified that the defense was referring only to incidents involving Sarah Boone, not the Pennsylvania matters.

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Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaJuan Torres testified that his family had lived in Philadelphia before moving to Central Florida. Abraham Moreno recalled knowing Jorge Torres there in the 1990s and said he believed he moved from Philadelphia in 2018.

Santa Rosa CountyIn closing argument, James Owens described Santa Rosa County as being in Northwest Florida near Pensacola while introducing the defense team's Milton origins.

Unknown2 mentions

Tealwood ApartmentsVincent Battaglia identified Tealwood Apartments in Winter Park as his residence in February 2020, and Brandon Moats testified that he lived next door to Sarah Boone there. Battaglia described almost daily arguing from a neighboring apartment and recalled Boone asking him not to tell anyone about sounds he heard.

the jailIn a recorded exchange, Sarah Boone was told she could make a phone call after being taken to jail. James Owens later said he believed an earlier evidence viewing involving Boone and Billy Lane had occurred at the jail.

the PanhandleTony Henderson said he was from the Panhandle during jury selection. In closing argument, James Owens described Dr. Harper as being from Okaloosa County in the Panhandle, close to where the defense team was from.

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townhouseMelissa Roughgarden testified that she photographed and documented the townhouse's interior, including upstairs rooms. During cross-examination, she discussed photographs showing the entrance to a child's bedroom and its interior.

Twistee TreatDirections given in a recorded interview used Twistee Treat, an ice cream business, as a landmark for reaching Jorge's family's home on Baja Boulevard.

Business2 mentions

University of FloridaTonia Werner testified that she completed a one-year forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida and served on its faculty from 1998 through 2015. She said she retired as vice chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and director of the Forensic Institute.

Business2 mentions

your apartmentMessages read to the jury used "your apartment" in a question to Melissa about Jorge's presence there and separately in Janice's account of seeing him at an apartment on July 20, 2019. Janice reported that he had overslept and had a new black eye, and asked whether the couple had another altercation.

12 Alpha in the Orange County CourthouseOn Day 9, the court welcomed jurors back to 12 Alpha in the Orange County Courthouse, confirmed their compliance with overnight instructions, and announced additional defense evidence.

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12ADuring jury selection on Day 3, Mr. Jay referred to the panel's earlier time in 12A while discussing how prospective jurors had observed couples interacting.

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19 alphaDuring a discussion of gallery conduct on Day 6, a deputy said she initially thought a visitor had her own court appearance and directed her to 19 alpha.

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23 alpha of the Orange County CourthouseOn Day 4, Judge Michael Kraynick welcomed Venire Panel 5 to 23 alpha of the Orange County Courthouse and asked the State to introduce itself again.

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23rd floorOn Day 3, the court announced that jury selection would use 12-Alpha rather than the larger space on the 23rd floor after a prospective juror tested positive for COVID. Mr. Jay questioned the move to a smaller room, citing possible exposure among panel members on the 23rd floor.

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2500 West Colonial DriveJunella Uadan used 2500 West Colonial Drive as an example of an address a phone might display with a photograph when explaining background location recording.

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4704 Lucier Court, Winter Park, FloridaDuring cross-examination, Abraham Moreno confirmed that Detective Scott Lowen had interviewed him at 4704 Lucier Court in Winter Park, Florida.

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4748 Frantz LaneDuring closing argument, Cacciatore invoked 4748 Frantz Lane while challenging the portrayal of Jorge Torres as dominating Sarah Boone.

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4748 Frantz Lane, No. 3John Alden testified that he responded to 4748 Frantz Lane, No. 3, on August 28, 2019, for a battery call.

Unknown1 mention

80-30-15 [sic] Baja BoulevardIn a recording played on Day 9, a speaker gave the address transcribed as 80-30-15 [sic] Baja Boulevard as the man's parents' home down the street when asked whether he had another place to go.

a bar across the street within walking distanceSarah Boone's Day 7 testimony included a reference to an unnamed bar.

Business1 mention

a state out westDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said his brother had been arrested for assault in an unnamed western state the previous year and that the charges were dropped because the incident was proved to be self-defense.

Unknown1 mention

abused women's and children's centerDuring jury selection on Day 3, a prospective juror reported volunteering at an abused women's and children's center.

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AceIn a recording played on Day 9, Jorge said he worked at Ace across the street and that the business was about to shut down.

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Advent Health AltamonteOn Day 2, the defense listed Advent Health Altamonte among facilities whose records custodians might be called as witnesses.

Business1 mention

Advent Health of AltamonteOn Day 1, the defense listed Advent Health of Altamonte among hospitals whose records custodians might be called as witnesses.

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Advent Health of Orlando RollinsOn Day 1, the defense listed Advent Health of Orlando Rollins among hospitals whose records custodians might be called as witnesses.

Business1 mention

Advent Health of Winter ParkDuring jury selection on Day 1, the defense listed Advent Health of Winter Park among hospitals whose records custodians it might call as witnesses.

Business1 mention

Advent Health Orlando RollinsThe defense named Advent Health Orlando Rollins when listing potential records-custodian witnesses during jury selection on Day 2.

Business1 mention

Advent Health, Winter ParkThe defense named Advent Health, Winter Park when listing potential records-custodian witnesses during jury selection on Day 2.

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AdventHealthAdventHealth was mentioned during jury selection on Day 2.

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AdventHealth Altamonte SpringsOn Day 4, the court reviewed proposed certified medical records from AdventHealth Altamonte Springs listed for Jorge and Sarah Boone. The defense said it had not received Boone's records, and the court sustained the objection to that item.

Business1 mention

AdventHealth OrlandoOn Day 4, the State objected to certified medical records from AdventHealth Orlando listed as a defense exhibit. The defense confirmed it had not received the records, and the court sustained the objection.

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AdventHealth RollinsDuring jury selection on Day 1, a prospective juror identified AdventHealth Rollins after the defense listed hospital records custodians as potential witnesses. Asked about that familiarity, the juror said they worked for the hospital.

Business1 mention

airportDuring jury selection on Day 1, a prospective juror said their airport work shift ended around 1:00 or 1:30 in the morning, making morning court attendance difficult.

Business1 mention

AlabamaAlabama was mentioned during jury selection on Day 2.

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AltamonteAltamonte was named as a brother's location during a discussion about having somewhere safe to go that night.

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American University of the CarribeanTonia Werner testified that she attended medical school at American University of the Carribean as part of her educational background.

Unknown1 mention

Amway CenterDuring jury selection, a prospective juror referred to a colleague's work at the Amway Center while discussing experiences with alcoholism.

Business1 mention

apartmentIn closing argument, Owens cited Boone's account that Torres pulled her down the apartment stairs by her hair on February 22, 2020. He argued that neighbors had confused this alleged incident with the following night's events and pointed to a photograph showing undisturbed belongings at the bottom of the stairs.

AptosAptos was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

Travel Location1 mention

ArcadiaDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said her mother was in Arcadia and had recently regained power after a hurricane. She planned to visit that week to help with cleanup and work around the farm.

AspireDuring Julie Harper's cross-examination, discussion of Aspire concerned records and additional relationship context. The court allowed cross-examination to continue and said Owens could address that context on redirect.

Business1 mention

AtlantaAtlanta was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

Atlanta, GeorgiaSarah Boone testified that she was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

back patioBrandon Moats testified that he saw Sarah Boone asleep on the back patio in 2019. He clarified that his roommate first relayed the incident and that he saw Boone afterward, rather than discovering her when he woke up.

back porchOwens described a photograph of Sarah Boone with her two dogs on the back porch as part of Defense M. The court overruled a relevance objection to the two photographs after hearing the defense's proffer about threats and harm to the dogs.

Baja BoulevardBaja Boulevard was named in a recorded interview while giving directions to Jorge's family's home, described as fenced and surrounded by flowers.

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Bar Harbor, MaineA prospective juror named Bar Harbor, Maine, as her travel destination during Day 2 hardship screening.

BartowA prospective juror said he was processed in Bartow after a traffic stop revealed a suspended driver's license; he later appeared in court with a current license and said the charges were dismissed.

Bartow Police DepartmentA prospective juror told the court he was processed at the Bartow Police Department after a traffic stop revealed a suspended driver's license, then released on his own recognizance.

Unknown1 mention

Best BuyDuring Day 1 jury-service screening, a prospective juror said she worked at Best Buy and that the employer did not pay for jury service.

Business1 mention

Bloomington, IndianaDuring Day 3 jury selection, a prospective juror said his brother had been arrested for DUI in Bloomington, Indiana, 25 years earlier.

Brian'sBrian's was named as the planned destination that night during a conversation about having somewhere safe to go.

Unknown1 mention

Brian's houseSarah Boone's Day 7 testimony included a reference to Brian's house.

Bridgeway CenterDr. Julie Harper testified that she took a position at Bridgeway Center, a community mental health center in the Fort Walton Beach area, in 2005, where she conducted psychological assessments and directed the testing program.

Business1 mention

Burlington Coat FactoryDuring Day 2 hardship screening, a prospective juror said she supervised at Burlington Coat Factory and opened the store in the morning.

Business1 mention

Cady Way TrailCady Way Trail was described as close to the couple's apartment and along Jorge's bicycle route to work.

Unknown1 mention

Casselberry locationDevin Jamro testified that he was currently an assistant store manager at Publix's Casselberry location.

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Central FloridaDuring jury selection, the judge described Central Florida as comparatively fortunate after Hurricane Milton and thanked prospective jurors for attending.

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Central Florida areaJuan Torres testified that his family had lived in the Central Florida area for more than 20 years.

Unknown1 mention

Central Operations at the Orange County Sheriff's OfficeChelsey Koepsell testified that Sarah Boone's February 25, 2020, follow-up interview took place at Central Operations at the Orange County Sheriff's Office after the autopsy. The interview was recorded in audio and video.

Unknown1 mention

Chesapeake, VirginiaA prospective juror said she planned to drive to Chesapeake, Virginia, to help her granddaughter-in-law care for her great-grandchildren while her grandson was deployed.

child's bedroomMelissa Roughgarden testified that photographs shown in court depicted the child's bedroom entrance and interior. She explained that photographing the rooms was part of documenting the townhouse scene.

ColombiaA prospective juror named Colombia and Illinois as places where cousins and an uncle had been arrested in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Unknown1 mention

ConnecticutA prospective juror said he planned a seven-day trip to Connecticut to see his sons, leaving on the 21st.

Travel Location1 mention

Connecticut Valley HospitalTonia Werner testified that she completed a psychiatry residency at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Connecticut under the auspices of Yale University.

Unknown1 mention

Coral GablesDuring scheduling discussions on Day 7, Mr. Beck said Dr. Brandon would be present the next morning after arriving from Coral Gables.

corporate dental officeA prospective juror said his corporate dental office provided no paid coverage for jury service and that changing court attendance times complicated patient cancellations and rescheduling.

Business1 mention

Courtroom 12 alphaOn Day 1, Judge Michael Kraynick welcomed Venire Panel 2 to Courtroom 12 alpha of the Orange County Courthouse and introduced courtroom personnel.

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Courtroom 12AOn Day 4, the court directed the sworn jury to return to Courtroom 12A of the Orange County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. the next morning for opening statements.

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courtyard of the Orange County CourthouseOn Day 10, the court questioned jurors about exposure to an event held the previous day in the courtyard of the Orange County Courthouse; only Juror No. 2 indicated seeing something.

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D.C.During hardship screening on Day 2, a prospective juror reported a four-day business trip to D.C. beginning on the 30th.

Travel Location1 mention

deliberation roomOn Day 10, after releasing the alternates, the court directed the six deliberating jurors to the deliberation room and said exhibits would be brought to them.

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Dunkin' DonutsDuring Michael Brannon's cross-examination, a hypothetical Dunkin' Donuts worker was contrasted with a homicide detective or prosecutor to illustrate how reactions to encountering a dead body may differ.

Business1 mention

EdgewaterDuring her testimony on Day 7, Sarah Boone identified Edgewater as the local high school she attended.

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elevatorOn Day 5, one juror reported riding an elevator with a defense attorney, and another identified Mr. Owens as the lawyer who shared his ride.

Unknown1 mention

EnglandDuring rebuttal closing argument, William Jay invoked limits on royal authority in England to contrast jury oversight of imprisonment with limits on an individual's use of deadly force.

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EuropeA prospective juror selected Europe as a hypothetical travel destination, which the court used in an analogy to clarify the juror's uncertain answer about being able to serve with diabetes accommodations.

Travel Location1 mention

Evans High SchoolEvans High School was mentioned during Day 2 voir dire.

Unknown1 mention

ex-husband's houseDuring closing argument, James Owens recalled testimony that Sarah Boone sometimes fled to her former husband Brian Boone's house, though he also suggested the testimony may have referred to going upstairs.

Federal ExpressJames Owens said a Federal Express business a block away was closed because of road construction when the defense arrived to obtain a promised printed copy of medical records for the State; he said the copy would be provided at lunch.

Business1 mention

FedExDuring a discussion about submitting evidence on flash drives rather than CDs, James Owens said he would check at lunch whether the FedEx a block away could transfer the defense material to CDs.

Business1 mention

first floor jury servicesThe court directed a prospective juror who had already been removed for cause to first-floor jury services for parking validation and any additional instructions.

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Florida State UniversityFlorida State University was mentioned during Day 1 voir dire.

Unknown1 mention

Fort LauderdaleDuring jury selection, a prospective juror reported plans to visit Fort Lauderdale from October 25 through October 27, departing Friday morning.

Fort Walton Beach areaJulie Harper testified that she took a position at Bridgeway Center, a community mental health center in the Fort Walton Beach area, in 2005, where she conducted psychological assessments and directed the testing program.

Unknown1 mention

FranceFrance came up during Day 1 jury selection concerning familiarity and jury-service conflicts.

Travel Location1 mention

GoldenrodSarah Boone used Goldenrod as a route reference when giving directions to Jorge Torres's family's home on Baja Boulevard.

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Hall's Ace Hardware or Ace HardwareIn closing argument, James Owens said Abraham Moreno and Jorge Torres would talk at a store he called Hall's Ace Hardware or Ace Hardware.

Business1 mention

HawaiiDuring Day 2 travel-hardship screening, a prospective juror said she had purchased tickets for a ten-day trip to Hawaii beginning that Friday.

Travel Location1 mention

HCA, Lake MonroeHCA, Lake Monroe came up during jury qualification and witness-familiarity screening on Day 2.

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her apartmentBrian Boone testified that Sarah Boone told him Jorge Torres was dead when he arrived at her apartment. He said he again urged her to call 911 to get someone there.

her ex-husband's houseIn the defense opening, James Owens said Sarah Boone often fled to her ex-husband's house, where her son Lucas was.

her homeDuring discussion of self-defense instructions, Tony Henderson argued that Sarah Boone had no duty to retreat because she was in her home. William Jay argued that her restraint of Torres in the suitcase supported treating her as the initial aggressor and raised a duty to retreat.

her parents' houseDuring jury selection, the court described a prospective juror as having inadvertently overheard case-related news at her parents' house. The defense sought to strike her for cause over that exposure.

her residenceChelsey Koepsell testified that Sarah Boone consented to her entering the residence and looking around. Crime-scene investigators then photographed and documented the interior and took measurements, while Koepsell returned after interviews to follow up with the lead investigator.

her townhouseIn the prosecution's opening, Jay said Brian Boone looked through Sarah Boone's townhouse doorway, saw legs near the kitchen area, and urged her to call 911 without entering. He said she called 911 after Brian arrived.

her unitAbraham Moreno testified that managers called him to the defendant's unit on February 24, 2020. He said she was sitting outside with police and her former husband present and wanted to speak with him and the managers.

Hialeah, FloridaMichael Brannon testified that he worked with severely mentally ill individuals during a yearlong internship in Hialeah, Florida, before receiving his doctoral degree in psychology.

hospitalA hospital was mentioned during Sarah Boone's cross-examination on Day 7.

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houseAn investigative exchange presented during Kayla Rodriguez's testimony included a request to enter the house and look at things, followed by consent. The exchange also addressed bringing crime scene investigators inside.

Huntsville, AlabamaHuntsville, Alabama, was mentioned during jury qualification and witness-familiarity screening on Day 2.

IllinoisDuring jury selection, a prospective juror identified Illinois as one place where relatives had been arrested in the late 1980s and early 1990s and confirmed that they had gone to court there.

Unknown1 mention

IndianaDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said his wife's father had been a conservation officer in Indiana and his son-in-law was a deputy sheriff there.

Unknown1 mention

IraqIn closing argument, Owens referred to Harper's testimony about treating veterans who had been in the war in Iraq while arguing that Boone's conduct should be understood in light of trauma.

Unknown1 mention

JapanDuring hardship screening, a prospective juror chose Japan as a hypothetical travel destination. The court used that answer in an imagined flight scenario to question the juror's stated 50/50 assessment of whether others could cover his work responsibilities.

Travel Location1 mention

jungle of GuatemalaDuring jury selection on Day 3, a prospective juror said their father had fought communist guerrillas in the jungle of Guatemala.

Unknown1 mention

Jury Services roomOn Day 1, the court planned to give prospective jurors a telephone number for a recording advising them when to return to the Jury Services room.

Courthouse1 mention

Kansas CityKansas City was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

Travel Location1 mention

Kansas City, MissouriSara Zydowicz testified that she attended medical school in Kansas City, Missouri, while describing her education and training as a forensic pathologist.

KissimmeeOn Day 8, the court said Ms. Berrios had begun driving back to Kissimmee, so her email distributing the court's revised jury instructions might arrive later that evening.

L.A.L.A. was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

Travel Location1 mention

Lake City, FloridaLake City, Florida, was mentioned during Tonia Werner's cross-examination on Day 9.

Lake CountyDuring Day 1 jury selection, a prospective juror recalled a possible Lake County backyard case but was unsure whether it was this case; the judge thought the juror might be confusing it with another case.

Unknown1 mention

LakelandLakeland was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

LakesideLakeside was mentioned during Julie Harper's cross-examination on Day 8.

Business1 mention

living areaDefense counsel identified a photograph showing the living area and stairs as Defense Exhibit N for identification.

location on Goldenrod and University BoulevardDevin Jamro testified that he worked at the Publix location on Goldenrod and University Boulevard in February 2020.

Business1 mention

Lotto ZoneLotto Zone was mentioned during Sarah Boone's direct examination on Day 7.

Business1 mention

Meridian Behavioral HealthcareTonia Werner testified that she was employed as chief medical officer at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare in Gainesville, Florida.

Business1 mention

Metrowest YardA prospective juror identified Metrowest Yard as their workplace during jury selection on Day 1.

Business1 mention

MexicoMexico was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

Travel Location1 mention

Miami areaDuring jury selection, a prospective juror reported plans to work in the Miami area from Tuesday through Friday of the following week.

Travel Location1 mention

morgueSara Zydowicz agreed that the body was stored on its back at the morgue. She testified that it had most likely been out of the cooler for an hour to an hour and a half before her examination.

Unknown1 mention

Mount EverestSara Zydowicz used climbing Mount Everest as an example of exposure to insufficient oxygen while explaining environmental suffocation.

Unknown1 mention

Mr. Boone's houseMr. Boone's house was mentioned during Julie Harper's cross-examination on Day 8.

Ms. Boone's apartmentMr. Jay said the State would establish that an officer removed a phone from Ms. Boone's apartment, where CSI photographs showed it on a nightstand next to the suitcase. He described the proposed foundation for linking that phone to its digital extraction.

Muldoon'sIn a video played in court, a speaker said a man became angry at Muldoon's after she asked another man for a cigarette. She described an alleged assault after returning home.

Business1 mention

my bedroomBrandon Moats described his front-facing bedroom as sharing a wall with the staircase in the neighboring two-story apartment.

my ex-husband's houseSarah Boone testified that after the coroner's van left, she collected pajamas and a toothbrush and went to her ex-husband's house, where her son was.

my ex's houseA June 15, 2019, message read in court stated that the sender was at her ex's house and had called police. The message also expressed concern about her standing as a tenant.

my former husband's houseIn a 911 recording played in court, Sarah said she was at her former husband's house after fleeing barefoot from an altercation. She sought help returning to her own apartment because she feared the man involved might still be there.

my parents' houseA prospective juror said she overheard news about the case while in another room at her parents' house the previous evening.

my townhomeA townhome was mentioned during Sarah Boone's testimony.

Nassau County, New YorkDuring jury questioning, a prospective juror reported five years of service with the sheriff's department in Nassau County, New York.

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New MexicoDuring the defense closing argument, James Owens introduced Kevin Beck as a longtime friend from New Mexico and a member of the defense team.

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New YorkDuring Day 1 jury selection, a prospective juror said she planned to travel to New York, leaving on the 30th.

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New York StateA prospective juror identified New York State when discussing out-of-state arrests involving the juror and the juror's father during Day 3 jury selection.

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NicaraguaDuring Day 1 jury selection, the defense obtained a prospective juror's dismissal based on his stated distraction over Nicaragua, without State objection.

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Ninth District Medical Examiner's OfficeIn the State's opening statement, William R. Jay said Jorge Torres's body was taken to the Ninth District Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. He previewed findings of positional asphyxiation and environmental suffocation, along with blunt-force trauma.

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Northwest FloridaAt the start of his closing argument, James Owens referred to Northwest Florida when describing Milton and Santa Rosa County as near Pensacola and explaining where members of the defense team were from.

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Northwest Florida Psychological ServicesJulie Harper testified that she opened Northwest Florida Psychological Services in 2010, initially combining clinical and forensic work before shifting entirely to forensic practice.

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Northwestern University in ChicagoSara Zydowicz testified that she completed a cytopathology fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago as part of her medical training.

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Oberlin CollegeJulie Harper testified that she earned an undergraduate degree in biopsychology from Oberlin College while describing her educational background.

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Ohio State UniversityDuring Day 3 jury selection, a prospective juror said a good friend was a sports psychologist at Ohio State University in response to questions about familiarity with psychologists and psychiatrists.

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One Police PlazaDuring Day 3 jury selection, a prospective juror said the juror's brother-in-law, a retired New York City police officer, had worked at One Police Plaza for a time in connection with 9/11.

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Orange County Clerk of the CourtDuring jury selection, the court asked whether prospective jurors had followed, filed, or reviewed case filings at the Orange County Clerk of the Court; no paddles were raised.

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Orange County Convention CenterA prospective juror said they performed facility maintenance at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Orange County Sheriff's Office central operationsChelsey Koepsell testified that Sarah Boone knew they were scheduled to meet at Orange County Sheriff's Office central operations at 3:00 p.m. Koepsell did not recall precisely when she arranged or confirmed the meeting.

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Orange TechA prospective juror identified Orange Tech as his school after explaining that he was a full-time student with classes during the trial; the court told him he did not need to remain.

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Orlando Regional Operations CenterMeredith McCaskill testified that she worked for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at the Orlando Regional Operations Center.

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Orlando, Orange County, FloridaChelsey Koepsell confirmed that all the investigative events she had described occurred in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.

our townhomeAn account presented during Chelsey Koepsell's testimony described spending time on different floors of the townhome to avoid too much togetherness, followed by cooking, eating dinner, and watching a movie together.

PaceDuring his closing argument, James Owens described Pace as a small town seven miles from Milton while discussing the defense team's out-of-town background.

Palm BeachPalm Beach was mentioned during jury qualification and witness-familiarity screening on Day 2.

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Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic University was mentioned during jury selection addressing familiarity and service conflicts on Day 1.

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Palm Beach CountyMr. Owens cited a Palm Beach County case that used a special battered-spouse jury instruction while discussing the defense's proposed instruction.

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PanamaPanama was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

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Panama CityPanama City was mentioned during Brandon Moats's cross-examination on Day 5.

PensacolaIn his closing argument, Mr. Owens used Pensacola as a geographic reference when describing Milton and Santa Rosa County in Northwest Florida.

PhillyDuring closing argument, Mr. Owens said Abraham Moreno knew Jorge Torres from Philly and described them as friends.

Pine StreetDuring jury selection, a prospective juror recalled being on Pine Street when two men approached and touched his now-wife. He described a subsequent encounter with a law-enforcement officer as a negative experience.

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PittsburghDuring jury selection on Day 3, a prospective juror said his brother had been arrested in Pittsburgh in about 2008 or 2009.

PMG TitleDuring individual hardship questioning, a prospective juror said his primary-home closing was scheduled at PMG Title and had been moved from the 11th to the 18th.

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Polk CountyDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said he had been stopped for speeding in Polk County, where a license check revealed that his driver's license was suspended.

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Public Defender's OfficeDuring argument over phone-extraction evidence, Mr. Jay cited Boone's statement that she would go to the Public Defender's Office as an example of conversation context he said was not offered for its truth.

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Pullman, WashingtonDr. Julie Harper testified that she completed supervised postdoctoral work at a community mental health center in Pullman, Washington, where a forensic psychologist introduced her to forensic work; she remained there after licensure.

same apartment buildingPearl Walker testified that she knew Sarah Boone because they lived in the same apartment building for about four years.

San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California, was mentioned during voir dire.

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Santa RosaDuring discussion of juror residency qualifications, Tony Henderson recalled a situation in Santa Rosa involving someone who had recently moved but maintained residences in both places.

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Sarah Boone's houseDuring a dispute over video redactions, William Jay identified Sarah Boone's house as the setting of the body-camera video the State intended to introduce concerning a prior incident. He distinguished that footage from files involving Torres's mother that the State did not intend to use.

Seminole CountyA prospective juror reported recently moving to Seminole County while retaining an Orange County address and voter registration, raising a residency-qualification question.

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Seminole State CollegeA prospective juror described attending Seminole State College part-time while explaining work and family commitments during hardship screening.

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sheriff's departmentIn closing argument, James Owens said Sarah Boone went to the sheriff's department the next day while discussing her statements to law enforcement and his explanation for her distrust of police.

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sheriff's officeIn his opening statement, James Owens said Sarah Boone was asked to come to the sheriff's office to retrieve her phone. He asserted that the visit instead became an interrogation in which investigators intended to confront her with the two videos and arrest her.

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Spokane, WashingtonA prospective juror identified Spokane, Washington, as the location of a 1979 single-car DUI accident and ensuing court experience, saying he waived counsel and believed he was treated fairly.

St. BartsSt. Barts came up during jury selection on Day 1.

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stairsOwens described a photograph showing the living area and stairs when presenting Defense Exhibit N for identification.

StaplesOwens said Billy Lane planned to go to Staples or another store to purchase equipment for converting defense evidence from USB to disc.

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state attorney's officeOwens said Pearl Walker was expected at the state attorney's office at 6:00 for a deposition to be conducted by Kevin Beck.

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State of GeorgiaJulie Harper testified that she worked full-time for the State of Georgia from 2017 to 2021, conducting competency and sanity evaluations and assisting with inpatient risk assessments.

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State parkA prospective juror described plans to join visiting family at a state park and said he had requested time off work for the trip.

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steps outside of my apartmentBrandon Moats testified that Sarah Boone approached him on the steps outside his apartment while he was locked out and waiting for his roommate. He said he did not remember many details of what she said.

storage unitA prospective juror reported that water from Milton had flooded a storage unit holding his household belongings, which he needed to remove and document within 30 days. He also described a severe mold allergy that could impair his attention in court.

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suburbs of ChicagoDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said his brother was a retired police officer in the suburbs of Chicago and had completed about a two-and-a-half-year detective rotation.

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the apartmentAbraham Moreno confirmed that he was outside the apartment with Ms. Sexton and Gene Harris on Monday, February 24.

the back patioSarah Boone identified the back patio with dogs in an item presented during her testimony.

the back porchThe back porch was mentioned during Sarah Boone's testimony on Day 7.

the BronxDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said her brother had been arrested in the Bronx the day before his wedding, but she did not know why.

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the CaribbeanThe Caribbean was mentioned during jury selection on Day 1.

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the connecting apartmentThe connecting apartment was mentioned during Chelsey Koepsell's cross-examination on Day 7.

the houseMelissa Roughgarden testified that she documented every room in the house through overall photographs. Those photographs included walls, but she did not photograph every wall individually.

the medical examiner's officeA speaker asking about recovering a ring was told that it was at the medical examiner's office, would eventually be transferred, and would be released to the next of kin.

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the police stationDuring Sarah Boone's testimony, counsel asked why she went to the police station for interrogation and referred to a two-hour video the jury had seen.

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the pondThe pond was mentioned during Sarah Boone's testimony on Day 7.

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the stairwellSarah Boone alleged that Jorge pulled her from bed and took her down the stairwell by her hair so she would sit and drink with him. She said the thumping sounds described in earlier testimony occurred the night before.

the townhouse in questionDefense counsel identified a photograph of Sarah Boone with her two dogs on the townhouse's back porch and an interior photograph showing a sliding glass door, stairs to the master bedroom, and a bookshelf.

the trailThe trail was mentioned during Sarah Boone's testimony.

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their apartment complexIn the defense opening, James Owens described Boone and Torres's apartment complex as near Publix and a convenience store.

their residenceVincent Battaglia testified that he lived next to Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres for about a year and never personally saw police at their residence while he was home. He distinguished his observations from reports by other neighbors.

their staircaseBrandon Moats testified that his bedroom shared a wall with the staircase in Boone and Torres's two-story apartment and that the thin walls allowed him to hear yelling from their home.

UCFA prospective juror identified UCF as the school she attended full time when the court asked about her studies during jury selection.

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UCF onlineUCF online was mentioned during jury selection.

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Unincorporated Orange CountyKayla Rodriguez testified that she was working in Unincorporated Orange County on February 24, 2020.

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Unit 3During cross-examination, Pearl Walker agreed that she was five doors down when the questioning referenced Unit 3 and Unit 8 to establish her distance from the other apartment.

Unit 8During cross-examination, Pearl Walker agreed that she was five doors down when the questioning referenced Unit 8 and Unit 3 to establish her distance from the other apartment.

United StatesDuring jury selection, a prospective juror distinguished being beaten by police in Kosovo from having no bad police experiences during 25 years in the United States.

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University of Central FloridaDuring juror hardship screening, a prospective juror said she attended the University of Central Florida as a full-time student.

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University of DenverJulie Harper testified that she earned her master's degree and psychological doctorate, or Psy.D., at the University of Denver, where she specialized in psychological assessment.

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University of South FloridaTonia Werner testified that she earned an undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of South Florida while describing her educational background.

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University of Wisconsin in MadisonSara Zydowicz testified that she earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and later returned to the University of Wisconsin for a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology.

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Valencia areaA prospective juror said she lived near the Valencia area and was concerned that unreliable bus service would prevent her from reaching the courthouse on time.

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Valencia CollegeValencia College was mentioned during juror qualification and witness-familiarity screening on Day 2.

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VietnamDuring jury selection, a prospective juror referred to an oldest brother returning from Vietnam.

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VirginiaDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said they believed their stepbrother had been in Virginia before being transferred to New Jersey.

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Volusia CountyDefense counsel asked Chelsey Koepsell whether she remembered a conversation in Volusia County in which she told Sarah Boone she could not return Boone's phone that day because she felt unwell. Koepsell denied that this had happened.

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WalmartIn his closing argument, Owens described a Walmart between Milton and Pace while discussing his team's hometown background.

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Washington State UniversityHarper testified that she completed a year-long psychology internship at Washington State University between 1999 and 2000 as part of her education.

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Washington, D.C.During jury hardship screening, prospective jurors described planned trips to Washington, D.C., including a four-day business trip and a separate trip departing that Friday.

Waterbury, ConnecticutDuring jury selection, a prospective juror testified to having served for two years with the Waterbury Police in Waterbury, Connecticut.

West PalmOwens mentioned a residence in West Palm while raising an issue involving Dr. Brannon's assistant during a discussion of witness arrangements.

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West VirginiaDuring jury hardship screening, a prospective juror said the family would need to travel to West Virginia when a close family member in hospice died.

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Winnie Palmer HospitalDuring jury selection, a prospective juror described working in environmental services at Winnie Palmer Hospital, including cleaning operating rooms and covering the third-floor NICU that week.

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Winter Park Advent HealthDuring discovery review on Day 7, Jay reported receiving a 119-page hard copy of a second set of Winter Park Advent Health records the preceding Friday.

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Winter Park AdventHealthOn Day 4, Jay described 119 new JPEG pages purporting to come from Winter Park AdventHealth as differing from 81 pages previously received. The court deferred the discovery hearing until the next morning and ordered the defense to provide an edited version of the records it sought to offer.

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WisconsinDuring jury selection, a prospective juror identified Wisconsin as the place of their father, grandfather, and uncle's prior law-enforcement service and said none had been detectives.

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Yale UniversityTonia Werner said she completed a psychiatry residency at Connecticut Valley Hospital under the auspices of Yale University.

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Yankee stadiumDuring jury selection, a prospective juror said their father was assaulted outside Yankee stadium after a game and that they hit the assailant while coming to his defense.

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your living roomSarah Boone identified her living room in an enlarged photograph labeled Identification C during her testimony.